Council of Representatives

The Council shall focus on all matters of science and membership, including science policy. Responsibilities of the Council, subject to the ultimate oversight and direction of the Board, shall include:

Establishment and oversight of the publications of the Society

Approval of policy statements and science strategy of the Society

Election of nine Councilors to the Board

Election of the Speaker of the Council

Scientific meetings and conferences

Admission of Members and election of Fellows and the standards and requirements for membership and Fellowship

All prizes and awards, and other honors bestowed by the Society

Final approval of any amendment to the Constitution & Bylaws

Any other responsibilities that relate to the scientific mission of the Society and are referred to the Council by the Board, or that are raised by the Council on its own motion or in response to requests by Councilors or Members